Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals (SFP)

Grants Awarded by Program Year: 2011/12 | 2010/11 | 2009/10 | 2008/09

2011/12

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 2011/12

On June 20, 2011, grants were awarded to four organizations as a result of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Solicitation for Proposals released May 5, 2011. Links to the award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Campesino de California Program 2011/12

On June 23, 2011, the Employment Development Department awarded a grant to one organization as a result of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Campesino de California Program, Solicitation for Proposal released May 20, 2011. Links to the award list and project summary are provided below. Funding decisions are final.

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2010/11

Green Jobs 2010/11/WIA Funds

In a news release dated June 30, 2011, the EDD in coordination with the California Workforce Investment Board, on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announced grant awards totaling over $2 million to five organizations as a result of the Green Jobs Solicitation for Proposals released April 29, 2011. Additionally, in collaboration with the California Labor Federation, $3 million was awarded to another five organizations tasked with aligning strategies and resources emerging from the Clean Energy Workforce Training Program. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Youth Career Technical Education (CTE) 2010/11/WIA Funds

In a news release dated June 30, 2011, the EDD in coordination with the California Workforce Investment Board, on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announced grant awards totaling nearly $3 million to six organizations as a result of the Youth CTE Solicitation for Proposals released on May 6, 2011. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Veterans’ Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP) 2010/11/WIA Funds

In a news release dated June 10, 2011, the EDD in coordination with the California Workforce Investment Board, on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announced grant awards totaling nearly $6 million to 13 organizations as a result of the VEAP Solicitation for Proposals released on March 22, 2011. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Employment Training Network 2011

On April 15, 2011 the Employment Development Department awarded one grant to one organization as a result of, a Solicitation for Proposals released March 11, 2011, utilizing Workforce Investment Act funds to continue the operation of the Employment Training Network. A link to the award list and project summary is provided below. All decisions are final.

Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program Phase II 2010/11

On January 14, 2011, the Employment Development Department in partnership with the California Energy Commission announced grant awards to 3 organizations as a result of the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) Phase II Solicitation for Proposal released on October 19, 2010. Funds for the ARFVTP Phase II became available through the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program established by AB 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007). The links to the award list and project summaries is provided below. All decisions are final.

Governor’s Gang Reduction, Intervention, and Prevention (CalGRIP) 2010/11/WIA Funds

In a news release dated March 23, 2011, the EDD, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office of Gang and Youth Violence Policy announced grant awards totaling nearly $5 million to ten organizations as a result of the CalGRIP Solicitation for Proposals released December 30, 2010. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Campesino de California Program 2010/11

On December 28, 2010, the Employment Development Department awarded a grant to one organization as a result of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Campesino de California Program, Solicitation for Proposal released September 10, 2010. Links to the award list and project summaries are provided below. Funding decisions are final.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 2010/11

On June 17, 2010, grants were awarded to four organizations as a result of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Solicitation for Proposals released April 15, 2010. Links to the award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

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2009/10

Governor’s Gang Reduction, Intervention, and Prevention (CalGRIP) 2009/10/WIA Funds

In a press release dated, June 30, 2010, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards totaling $7.5 million to 16 organizations as a result of the CalGRIP Solicitation for Proposals released May 11, 2010. Links to the press release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Green Innovation Challenge Concept Paper 2009/10

In a news release dated June 29, 2010, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency announced six grant awards totaling $19 million as a result of the Green Innovation Challenge Solicitation for Concept Paper released on May 25, 2010. These grant awards will support the development of a highly trained workforce with the critical required skills in a broad range of clean technologies including renewable energy generation, energy efficiency in buildings, alternative and renewable fuels and vehicles, energy storage, and water efficiency. Links to the news release and award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Veterans’ Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP)/WIA Funds

In a news release dated May 18, 2010, the Employment Development Department announced grant awards to 15 organizations as a result of the VEAP solicitation for proposals released March 10, 2010. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Bridges to Success 2009/10—Recovery Act/WIA funds

In a news release dated April 26, 2010, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency announced grant awards to seven Local Workforce Investment Boards as a result of the Bridges to Success Solicitation for Proposals released on February 25, 2010. These grants will fund projects that keep at-risk youth engaged by creating a link between academic learning and summer employment programs and connecting in-school learning experience to real life work activities and career pathways. Links to the news release and award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Industries with a Statewide Need 2009/10–American Recovery and Reinvestment Act/Workforce Investment Act Funds

In a News Release dated May 13, 2010, the Employment Development Department announced additional funding for five organizations as a result of the Industries with a Statewide Need SFP released January 21, 2010. Links to the News Release and award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program 2009/10–American Recovery and Reinvestment Act WIA/SEP and AB 118 Funds

In a press release dated October 2, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 34 organizations as a result of the California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program Solicitation for Proposal released on August 6, 2009. This program combines funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) for the State Energy Program (SEP), the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program established by AB 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007), Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Governor’s Discretionary funds, and private and local funds to create what’s believed to be the nation’s largest green job workforce development program. Links to the press release and award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Construction Talent Transfer Solicitation for Proposal – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

In a Press Release dated July 1, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced additional funding for 6 agencies as a result of the Construction Talent Transfer Solicitation for Proposals released March 20, 2008. The press release, award list and project summaries can be viewed by selecting the links below. All decisions are final.

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2008/09

Governor’s Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) Initiative 2008/09 – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

In a Press Release dated July 1, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 3 agencies as a result of the CalGRIP solicitation for proposal released October 10, 2008. The press release, award list and project summaries can be viewed by selecting the links below. All decisions are final.

California Green Jobs Corps

In a press release dated June 29, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 11 organizations as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Workforce Investment Act, California Green Jobs Corps 2008/2009 Initiative solicitation for proposals released May 1, 2009.  Links to the press release, award list and project summaries are provided below.  All decisions are final.

Campesino de California Program

On May 27, 2009, the Employment Development Department awarded a grant to one organization as a result of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Campesino de California Program, Solicitation for Proposal released April 1, 2009. Links to the award list and project summaries are provided below. Funding decisions are final.

Governor’s Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) Initiative 2008/09

In a news release dated January 30, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 11 agencies as a result of the CalGRIP solicitation for proposal released October 10, 2008. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Veterans Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP)

In a news release dated December 12, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to six additional organizations as a result of the VEAP solicitation for proposals released September 23, 2008. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Employment Training Network

On September 22, 2008, the Employment Development Department awarded one grant to one organization as a result of, a Solicitation for Proposals released July 31, 2008, utilizing both Workforce Investment Act and Wagner Peyser funds to continue the operation of the Employment Training Network. A link to the award list and project summary is provided below. All decisions are final.

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